CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Memorial Medical Center

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $32
  • Cash Discount Price: $39
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Memorial Medical Center is $32. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 6.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$39

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$32

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$5.12

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $5.12 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $39 (762%)
Insurance Median: $32 (625%)
Cash: $39 (762% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $32 (625% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $5.12 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 625% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 525%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $54 59%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $5 - $19 98%
Care Improvement Plus - All Other Plans $5 - $19 98%
Care Improvement Plus Mcr $5 - $19 98%
Superior Allwell Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $5 - $19 98%
Triwest Va Pccc-All Plans $5 - $18 98%
Universal American Mcr-All Other Plans $5 - $19 98%
Universal American Snp $5 - $20 98%
Coventry First Hlth Hmo Ppo-All Other Plans $6 - $54 117%
Coventry First Hlth Mcr Adv $6 - $19 117%
Galaxy Health Network-All Plans $7 - $57 137%
Capstar Health Network-All Plans $9 - $54 176%
Cigna $9 - $50 176%
Ambetter / Centene $14 - $23 273%
Multiplan Mcr Adv $19 - $37 371%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $25 - $34 488%
Healthcare Highways-All Plans $28 - $54 547%
Prime Healthcare Services-All Plans $30 - $47 586%
Amerigroup Chip $32 - $43 625%
Amerigroup Star $32 - $43 625%
Amerigroup Star Kids $32 - $43 625%
Amerigroup Star Plus $32 - $43 625%
Comm Health Chip $32 - $43 625%
Comm Health Perinatal-All Other Plans $32 - $43 625%
Molina Chip/Star-All Plans $32 - $43 625%
Scott & White Chip/Star-All Plans $32 - $43 625%
Superior Chip/Star $32 - $43 625%
Texas Childrens Hp - All Plans $32 - $43 625%
Comm Health Mcaid Hmo $34 - $45 664%
Comm Health Star $34 - $45 664%
Humana $34 - $54 664%
Corvel Work Comp-All Plans $37 - $57 723%
Independent Med Sys Ppo-All Plans $37 - $57 723%
Multiplan Phcs Ppo-All Other Plans $37 - $57 723%
Provider Select Ppo-All Plans $37 - $57 723%
Three Rivers Ppo-All Plans $37 - $57 723%
Usa Mso - All Plans $37 - $57 723%
Aetna $54 1055%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 701 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals